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After a year and a half of not teaching I've been back at it for the past 2.5 months and it's been really good. I'm teaching at a private preschool that has a pool and today we had some fun in the water. #teacherabroad#pool#splash#swim

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My classroom view this morning as I reflected on my service so far (almost 6 months in Ecuador!) After working as a teacher in the United States, I have struggled with the educational differences here in Ecuador. To be honest, everything is very different, which makes everything much harder. However, I'm learning to cling to the one thing I know has not changed- my passion to be serving in a different country + and my passion to be in a classroom with students. They might be "malcriados" on a daily basis, but I am dedicated to making a difference during my time here. I don't exactly know what that will look like after my 2 years of service are complete, but I hope I can say I changed students perspectives + their attitudes + and their willingness to learn. I want every kid in my classroom to know the importance of education and to believe in themselves enough to finish school and pursue their dreams. Juntos podemos cambiar el mundo 🌎 #peacecorps#teacherabroad#worldchangers

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On August 6th, 1945, an American bomber dropped the world’s first atomic bomb over Hiroshima. It destroyed 90% of the entire city, immediately killed over 80,000 people, and roughly 113,000 additional people would later end up dying from radiation and other effects. The building here that seems to illuminate across the river is the Atomic bomb Dome. The explosion happened nearly directly above this building, yet it was one of the only structures in the city to not crumble completely, although no one inside of it at the time survived. Now, the hollowed structure of the building serves as a symbol of peace. It was an emotional experience to spend the afternoon walking around Hiroshima and Peace Memorial Park. So much of the focus here was not on the tragedy or anger of the past, though certainly they pay tribute to lives lost. What they really want is for others to gain a deeper understanding of the suffering and dangers caused by nuclear weapons, and to recogognize the true value of peace. I think it’s pretty special how they focus their attitudes and efforts towards a peaceful society and are shouting the importance of this from literally every corner of this city. Eagerly, desperately praying for a change. Are you listening, world? ...#hiroshima#atomicbombdome#peacememorialpark#peace#japan#Hiroshima city #peacepark#travel#travelsolo#teacherabroad#teacher#historyteacher#girlswhotravel#travelgirls#adventuresabroad#traveljapan#backpacker

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Honestly, a really good marketing skill that I saw in Gare St-Lazare yesterday to get more people to take the train. Unfortunately, the prices are still very high especially if you wanna go to the other side of the country. It's cheaper to take a bus for 12 hrs than a train for 5 or 6..-----#france#sncf#train#christmas#holidaydeals#teacherabroad#normandy#stlazare

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Throwback to this time last year:..So in the book we're reading it talked about a person sitting like a statue. I explained it to them which led to me to thinking about the mannequin challenge and then telling them about it and how it's a huge thing in the US right now (it hasn't made its way to Taiwan yet) which led to watching some videos which led to this.....😂 My 9am reading class takes on the mannequin challenge!